litre
LEE-tuh
Litre (noun) means (UK/metric spelling) A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, used for measuring liquids. Example: “She bought a two-litre bottle of soda for the party.”
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(UK/metric spelling) A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, used for measuring liquids.
"You should be able to fill four cups with one litre of water."
"She bought a two-litre bottle of soda for the party."
How to use litre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA standard metric measure of liquid volume.
UK vs US
British and most other English speakers spell it "litre"; American English uses "liter."
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Etymology
From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek litra, originally a unit of weight.
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What does “litre” mean?
The word “litre” means (UK/metric spelling) A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, used for measuring liquids. In plain terms, a standard metric measure of liquid volume.
How do you pronounce “litre”?
“Litre” is pronounced LEE-tuh (/ˈli.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “litre” in a sentence?
Here is “litre” used in a sentence: “She bought a two-litre bottle of soda for the party.”
What part of speech is “litre”?
“Litre” is a noun.
Where does the word “litre” come from?
The word “litre” comes from Medieval Latin. From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek litra, originally a unit of weight.
Is “litre” a common word?
“Litre” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
